Thread: Ipod connection Non Premium Sound

Originally Posted by dunnymel

The 2012 spec has both Bluetooth and ability to hard wire an iPod plus a separate USB which will play off a thumb drive or other smartphone. They did away with the built-in curly iPod cord, now have the socket so you supply own cord ( ie easy to replace now). When hard wired, can browse music collection via console screen and steering wheel controls, it also charges the iPod/ phone. Good system but not perfect. Need to physically unplug/ replug iPod if you switch off and restart the car. An irritating niggle.
Mine came with 11 speakers although not sure if this is standard spec now.
Scary-good-sick sound!
The separate USB connection will charge my wifes HTC phone.

Andrew

This is exactly the system that I have in mine - but like James, I also don't have any problem with having to unplug/replug the iPod when I switch off an re-start the car. My iPod lives in the car these days and is never unplugged. I've had no problems with the system at all (and the iPod is always fully charged on the odd occasion that I do remove it from the vehicle).

The USB port next to the iPod port in the cubby can also be used to charge other mobile phones if you have the correct cable - have done this more than once.

Originally Posted by AJC

Hi guys,

I've recently picked up a 7/2011 TDV6 Disco 4 with the standard sound system and have been researching for iPod / iPhone / iPad charging and sound connection.

Seems I need a male to mae 3.5mm stero cable to use the jack on the iThingy and the jack behind the middle console, as well as couple of dual USB car chargers @ 2amp plus per port?

Does that sound right?

Yes - you can do it that way. I use a Jaycar twin USB power adapter - has one 2.1A USB and one 1A, which suits my needs.

Then I use this cable:
FOR ALL CAR Iphone 4 4s Ipod USB 3 5mm AUX Interface Adapter Audio Charger Cable | eBay

My MY10 is the same as BMKal's and others.


it charges the Ipod classic but wont charge an Iphone 4 but will play the music from an Iphone 4, I think you can buy an adaptor from the apple to charge the phone but I only use it for my Ipod. it always stays connected no need to plug it in each time.

Originally Posted by Disco W.A

My MY10 is the same as BMKal's and others.


it charges the Ipod classic but wont charge an Iphone 4 but will play the music from an Iphone 4, I think you can buy an adaptor from the apple to charge the phone but I only use it for my Ipod. it always stays connected no need to plug it in each time.

Must admit I've never attempted to charge an iPhone using this connection. My iPhone 5 sits in a dash cradle that has its own power supply and also connects to the aerial on the bulbar. Phone connectivity with the vehicle stereo / phone control system is wireless, regardless of whether the phone's in its cradle or in my pocket.

We have charged other phones using the USB connector in the cubby box though. Have plugged both the wife's Blackberry and a work colleague's Samsung in there and both have charged without problem. Don't know if you can charge an iPhone from this connection.